Camper Van & RV Rental in Edinburgh

The best time to rent a camper van in Edinburgh is April to June, when flowers bloom and nature wakes up from her winter slumber, but before the roads get too busy with summer traffic. In September and October the surrounding countryside will begin to shed its summer bounty turning the forests to dazzling shades of red and yellow, whilst still being warm enough to enjoy #vanlife

Of course, while summer is the busiest season, it’s also festival time. August sees the Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the Edinburgh International Festival, all taking place in the city. Summer weather makes it a perfect time to roam the city in search of entertainment. Remember that in Edinburgh there is always a chance of rain, so bring your rain gear, whatever the season.

When you rent a camper van in Edinburgh, you’ll need to fill up your water tank with fresh water at the beginning of your drive, and empty your black water before returning to the station. CAMPA has a map showing black water and fresh water sites in Scotland, and UK Motorhomes has a directory of facilities in the UK (you’ll need to scroll down to the Scotland section). The closest water/black water facility to the roadsurfer station is a 30 min drive north over the Forth Bridge. If this doesn’t fit with your route then the best option may be to make sure you start and end your trip with a stay at a campsite that offers those facilities.

Before you return your roadsurfer camper van, you can refill with diesel and AdBlue at one of these convenient gas stations near our location here:

• BP – Cliftonhall Rd, Newbridge EH28 8PW

Please note: The AdBlue service station information provided is for guidance only and is provided without warranty of any kind; customers are advised to check the information for accuracy on their own responsibility, as roadsurfer assumes no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information.

If you want to park your camper van or RV rental and explore the city, there are many free Park & Ride car parks from which you can take the tram or the bus, for example:

• Ingliston: Eastfield Rd, Ingliston, Newbridge EH28 8LS

Most city center car parks are limited to 4 hours. Car parks on George Street and Queen Street will cost around £4.60 per hour. Parking in the city center is free on Sundays before 12:30 pm and on certain public holidays.

When you rent a roadsurfer RV or camper van in Edinburgh you’ll find everything you need inside, but you will need to stock up on food! There are plenty of options to choose from depending on what else you might need.

• Hermiston Gait Retail Park: (Milton Road, Edinburgh EH11 4DG) is a 10-minute drive and has a Tesco supermarket, TK Maxx department store, Decathlon for sports and outdoor clothes and equipment, Home Bargains, Aldi supermarket, and a Costa Coffee.
• Tesco Extra: (30 Meadow Pl Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7UQ) is a 13-minute drive away, where you’ll find food, toiletries, clothing and homewares, as well as a gas station.
• The Gyle shopping center: (Edinburgh EH12 9JT ) is a 10-minute drive and has Morrisons and M&S for food shopping, plenty of clothing shops, Starbucks and Costa Coffee, Boots pharmacy, Subway for a quick bite to eat, and a gas station.

Fuel yourself as well as your camper van for the trip ahead. Other than the options listed in the ‘essentials’ section, there is a Greggs around the corner from the roadsurfer station (Newbridge Industrial Estate, U10D, Cliftonhall Rd, Newbridge EH28 8PJ).

If you want to drive a little further, then Brew Culture in Queensferry (31A High St, South Queensferry EH30 9PP) does great coffee and is perfectly situated for those heading over the Firth of Forth. The Wee Winchburgh Café (41 Main St, Winchburgh, Broxburn EH52 6RA) is a 10-minute drive northwest, ideal for those aiming for Loch Lomond and Beyond.

You might not be ready to start a long drive the day you pick-up your camper van or RV rental from our Edinburgh station. Linwater Caravan Park is a quick 10-minute drive from our location, great for anyone picking up their roadsurfer late in the day or needing to drop their vehicle off first thing in the morning. Gallowhill Caravan and Camping Park is a 30-min drive, perfect for those heading over the Fourth Bridge. Heading West? Carr’s Hill is 30-minutes away.